Apostle Saint Matthew (1610–1614) by El Greco – Hand-Painted Oil Painting Reproduction | Dafen Village Canvas Art

Painted between 1610 and 1614 during the artist’s final years in Toledo, Spain, Apostle Saint Matthew is an iconic piece of Mannerism and Religious Art by El Greco (Domenikos Theotokopoulos).

Part of El Greco’s famous Apostolado series, the artwork portrays Saint Matthew holding an angel’s pen or manuscript, representing his gospel. El Greco’s visionary style is displayed through dramatic, expressive lighting, elongated proportions, dynamic drapery folds, and intensely emotional facial expressions that reflect intense spiritual devotion.

Why Choose Our Hand-Painted Reproductions?

• 100% Hand-Painted Craftsmanship: Individually hand-crafted by experienced artists in Dafen Oil Painting Village using traditional brush-on-canvas oil techniques—never a flat digital print, giclée, or photo transfer.

• Museum-Quality Materials: Created with professional artist-grade oil colors on high-density, archival linen-cotton blended canvas for lasting color purity and depth.

• Expressive Texture & Impasto: Genuine oil paint layers recreate El Greco’s energetic brushstrokes, expressive texture, and dramatic play of light that prints cannot replicate.

• Custom Sizing & Framing Available: Tailored dimension options designed to suit sanctuaries, private study rooms, libraries, or gallery accent walls.

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